Question 1

What's the difference between Lunar and Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Lunar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2012) dominated by Woody accords. Valiant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Boadicea the Victorious (2013) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, White Floral, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Lunar or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lunar scores 4.10/5 vs Valiant at 4.27/5. Valiant's standout strength: Accessible pricing option through decants and partial bottles. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lunar and Valiant smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, White Floral, Powdery, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine. Valiant: Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious is viewed as a premium fragrance with adequate quality, but the r/fragrance community consensus is that its high MSRP doesn't represent proportionally better performance than more affordable options.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lunar or Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Valiant: Price does not justify performance compared to cheaper alternatives Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lunar vs Valiant?

Accepted Answer

Lunar scores highest for fall wear; Valiant scores highest for spring wear. Lunar leans evening, Valiant leans daytime.

Lunar vs Valiant

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Lunar (10)

Unique to Valiant (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Valiant

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Attribute	Lunar	Valiant
Brand	Boadicea the Victorious	Boadicea the Victorious
Year	2012	2013
Rating	4.10	4.27
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	16	15